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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1940
Page
4
A partial notice indicates events at James Presbyterian Day and All Saints Church on September 21 1940. The Bishop Coadjutor Rev H H Demom will preach at 10 am and 7 30 pm with daily Communion at 7 am. Additional hosted services occur on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
RB DRYEDALE gives notice of intent to apply to Murweh Shire Council to erect a fence across a road along and within the western boundary of his grazing farm 264 and to erect a gate on the same.
Fragmented obituaries and ads list names like Mar Jotta Roche and Meri etc, with dates in October and 1599 era spelling. Also small classifieds seek paneral station aid, sale items including a Buick, Leyland Diesel, and early gas unit offerings. Contains jumbled OCR with errors and partial lines.
The spring meeting of the Charte Ville Returned Soldiery Racing Club opened at MicGregor Park before a crowd of about thirty. Results include ANZAC STAKES won by Nine Veil Dividemd with Parry's Yo Pelt second, and CAMBRAI PLATE won by SMI PAD with Day in second. The meeting continues tomorrow with more events and payouts. A medical officer was appointed and two local incidents were reported.
A sample basket slipped while being unloaded and struck the left ski of the bead, injuring Jim McWha, carrier of Charleville. He received first aid treatment by the local ambulance team.
A court ruling found the defendant company liable in a case cited as the Shesling Industry Award for failure to provide accommodation. The judgment assessed costs at £7 14s with 6s court costs.
A Sydney charity collection and a separate death report are noted. Funds from the Red Cross branch raffle include Star Commercial Bank £0 15/ and Tasman Jillett entries. The body of Jack Murdoch Renka of Yarrawonga station, 74, was found after a punctured head wound and a reportedly extended illness. he was the second son of Mr and Mrs A J Renkin.
Reading notes show a daily passenger service from Kingaroy to Dalby except Sundays, serving Margo Wondal Gympie and other towns along the route. Morning departure from Kingaroy aims to connect with Western Mail and motormation supply at Johnson's Garage Dalby, home 732, and Kingaroy Motor Kingaroy, phone 25.
In Porter State officials announce a wartime savings drive tied to a community event at a local theater. The program includes addresses by state leaders, a musical portion, and brief remarks urging residents to contribute to the national effort. Community groups coordinate volunteers for the drive through the night broadcast lineup.
A cueing game raised £205 9s 2d for Charleville District Patriotic Fund. Treasurer Mr P O'Gorman received the net amount from the recent police charity event. The funds support local organizers and earned high praise from Charleville and district residents.
A fragmented accounting note lists numerous local donors and payments in pounds shillings pence for a Quilpie charity drive. Names include H R Kent, Donnelly, J Doumeily, P Marry, A W Bie, E Pogier, K Papier, RS Chak, L Janes, and Mewra J Bryent among others. Total reported to date is about £199 5s 7d with various small contributions and scheduled seeable totals.
Weighed funds and costumes join next weekend events. The lawns will be watered before racing each day. A tea and refreshments booth runs by Tattersail’s Hotel with a charge of 1/6. Mr. Con Mahoney oversees pubs booth and lounge. The Saturday program includes a public BestHoliday gathering and the committee hopes storekeepers and news men will observe the holiday.
Private Green was farewelled after a town ceremony conducted by local officials and comrades. The event honored his service and noted appreciation from attendees for his dedication and years of duty.
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